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Myles Straw Reacts After Blue Jays Send Him to Free Agency

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw shared his reaction after the team declined their team option on him for the 2027 season.The Blue Jays held an $8 million club option on Straw for next year, but instead of exercising it…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 6:23 AM
Myles Straw Reacts After Blue Jays Send Him to Free Agency
Key Things to Know
  • Myles Straw posted a tribute to Toronto after the Blue Jays declined his 2027 club option.
  • Toronto declined Straw's $8 million option, making him a free agent after a $1.75 million buyout.
  • The Cleveland Guardians paid the $1.75 million buyout as part of an earlier trade agreement.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Outfielder Myles Straw shared a social media reaction after the Toronto Blue Jays declined his $8 million club option for the 2027 season, sending him to free agency. Straw posted photos of his tenure alongside the caption "Toronto 💙" on Instagram, drawing supportive comments from teammates Jose Berrios and Brett Bateman.

The decision triggered a $1.75 million buyout covered by the Cleveland Guardians under a previous trade agreement. Heavy's Adam Martin reports the move was financial as Toronto targets free-agent outfield upgrades such as Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki.

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